Commission finalizes Eco Ed lineup and young-tree care program for Arbor Day dates in May

The Webster Groves Green Space Advisory Commission reviewed dates and speakers for its Eco Ed lecture series and the planned Arbor Day / young‑tree care workshop.

Commission materials list Eco Ed dates and show the Sustainability Commission and Green Space Commission share programming responsibilities. The commission discussed scheduling the Arbor Day event for May 6 or May 7; members noted a possible conflict with a city council meeting and agreed the event is likely on Wednesday, May 7, at Ivory Crockett Park Pavilion (materials list May 7). A tree‑care demonstration by a speaker identified in materials as Billy Hague from Forest Relief is tentatively scheduled for that session, and the commission confirmed the event will include a short planting of about 20 trees.

Members identified additional speakers and field‑trip possibilities for later in the year, including a potential September session at the new Brentwood Park focused on water management and native planting. The commission also discussed partnering with the Sustainability Commission on a field trip to the yard‑waste site and publicizing those events in local outlets and posters.

Commissioners agreed to circulate finalized dates and materials once details are confirmed; one member asked for a copy once the schedule is solidified so events can be added to calendars and public notices. The commission listed alternate speakers including Brian Waldrop from Stream Team should scheduling change.

No formal votes were taken; the meeting record shows scheduling discussion, speaker confirmations, and assigned follow‑up but not a recorded final adoption of dates.